Wedding Party
Dahlia Gillooly
Matron of Honor
Dahlia has been my best friend since the eighth grade. While life took us on different paths and there was a period where we weren't close, true friendship always finds its way back. We reconnected later on, and today, I truly could not imagine my life without my sweet Dahl.We have both been through so much together. From navigating high school drama to leaning on each other through family drama, we have always come out on top, stronger than before. Dahlia is the most amazing friend, and it has been beautiful watching her become an even better wife and mother. It is an absolute privilege to call her not only my best friend but my Matron of Honor.
Cyrus Applegate
Best Man
Cyrus—honestly, what can’t you say about him? We met while working together at Grote, and we have been tight ever since. Since becoming friends, so many things have happened to both of us. We have navigated some incredibly deep, intense, and absolutely crazy life moments together. None the less, every single one of those challenges helped us grow, and we have only grown closer every single step of the way. I am super happy to have Cyrus as my Best Man. I wouldn’t want anyone else by my side on my wedding day.
Kaleila Freeman
Bridesmaid
Kaleila and I met when I was a wide-eyed freshman and she was a new junior. Despite the age gap, we found ourselves sitting in the same Spanish 1 class, followed immediately by PE. Being new to the school—me as a freshman, her as a transfer—we instantly bonded over navigating unfamiliar hallways.Let’s just say that after our teacher paired us up for a Spanish project, the rest was history. From that moment on, we became completely inseparable.My life would not look remotely the same if I had never met Kaleila. She has been my anchor, my confidante, and my constant source of joy through so many chapters of life. I truly cannot imagine anyone else standing by my side filling this spot as my bridesmaid.
Travis Baird
Groomsman
Travis ironically is about to be my brother-in-law. Ever since I started dating Katie, she always told me stories about her annoying older brother who happened to be roughly the same age as me. But although Katie finds him extremely annoying, I actually quite like the guy!We have become pretty good friends since the day I met him, and we realized we have tons in common. That is why I am truly honored to have him not only as my groomsman, but also to officially welcome him as a part of my family. (And yes, Travis has approved his picture for this article!)
Paige Heath
Bridesmaid
Paige and I met at work under the most chaotic circumstances. She was working full-time in the OB office, and I happened to be training there while working as a float. It didn't take long for us to realize we were kindred spirits. We instantly bonded over navigating daily workplace drama and, most importantly, our mutual, unmatched love for cows.We have been incredibly close friends ever since those shift days. Paige brings so much light, laughter, and grounding energy into my world. I am profoundly happy to have her in my life, and I am absolutely thrilled to have her standing by my side as my bridesmaid.
Micheal Gillooly
Groomsman
Dahlia's husband, Michael, has truly grown on me over the last year. We get along incredibly well, especially whenever we start talking about home improvement projects. Michael is quite a character, but he is also super smart and incredibly handy.Beyond being a great friend to me, he is an amazing dad and a fantastic husband to my future wife’s best friend. He is just a genuinely good person whom I am honored to call my friend. I am super happy to have him by my side on the big day as my groomsman.